For the runners:
Ancient proverb says, ‘when lightning strikes, second mile will be faster than first!’
Actually, now that I think about it, that’s for all of us. Life can move us along sometimes, can it not?
Raising It Up!
For the runners:
Ancient proverb says, ‘when lightning strikes, second mile will be faster than first!’
Actually, now that I think about it, that’s for all of us. Life can move us along sometimes, can it not?
In which I humbly refer you to my calendar page! Lots of good stuff coming up. Let’s add a few more, shall we? Mighty thanks to all to wonderful folks who invite me to share.
The best songs are transparent. The level of complexity may vary, and there’s a spectrum of literal to abstract, but with the good stuff you can always feel a clear intention. As in music, so in life.
“you were my best four years” — literal
“one particular harbor” — picture
“seasons will pass you by; I get up, I get down” — evocative
All so different, all so beautiful. Like our lives.
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Does that work for you? Yeah, that’s what I thought. Me too.
Perhaps there’s another way to think about it. Let’s try this:
Short term – goals rule. Long haul – systems will get you there. Both are important, neither is sufficient by itself.
Is there a practical link between the two? Something you can do right now that will generate better results? Glad you asked! It’s actually very simple.
Let’s all do this in 2018:
1. Create five affirmations of constructive habits in the form of gratitude statements.
2. Speak them morning, noon and night.
3. Actually do the hard work that leads to transformation. Ha! I promised simple, not easy. I also promise that it’s worth it.
That’s it! Let’s do this thing, and I’ll meet you back here in January of 2019 for a celebration of our success.
Here are my 2018 statements. I’d love to hear yours.
1. I am grateful for healthy habits.
2. I am grateful for the habit of speaking kind and loving words.
3. I am grateful for the habit of prospering.
4. I am grateful for the habit of expressing appreciation.
5. I am grateful for the habit of trusting God.
Mighty blessings my friends for a wondrous 2018!
P.S. Bonus affirmation in a slightly different form: ‘more outdoors, less internet.’
Can I get an amen?